Mike Brearley
John Michael Brearley
Born: 28 April 1942, Harrow, Middlesex
Major Teams: Cambridge University, Middlesex, England.
Known As: Mike Brearley
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Medium
Other: Wicket-Keeper
Test Debut: England v West Indies at Nottingham, 1st Test, 1976
Last Test: England v Australia at The Oval, 6th Test, 1981
ODI Debut: England v Australia at Manchester, Prudential Trophy, 1977
Last ODI: England v West Indies at Sydney, World Series Cup, 1979/80
Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1977
Career Statistics:
TESTS
(career)
M I NO Runs HS Ave SR 100 50 Ct St
Batting & Fielding 39 66 3 1442 91 22.88 29.79 0 9 52 0
O M R W Ave BBI 5 10 SR Econ
Bowling - - - - - - - - - -
ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS
(career)
M I NO Runs HS Ave SR 100 50 Ct St
Batting & Fielding 25 24 3 510 78 24.28 45.53 0 3 12 0
O M R W Ave BBI 4w 5w SR Econ
Bowling - - - - - - - - - -
FIRST-CLASS
(career: 1961 - 1983)
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting & Fielding 455 768 102 25185 312* 37.81 45 134 418 12
Balls R W Ave BBI 5 10 SR Econ
Bowling 315 192 3 64.00 1-6 0 0 105.0 3.65
LIST A LIMITED OVERS
(career: 1965 - 1982)
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting & Fielding 272 264 32 6135 124* 26.44 3 37 111 0
Balls R W Ave BBI 4w 5w SR Econ
Bowling 48 60 4 15.00 2-3 0 0 12.0 7.50
- Explanations of First-Class and List A status courtesy of the ACS.
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One of England's most successful captains, Mike Brearley was something of a youthful prodigy, making many runs for Cambridge, and a
triple century as captain of an MCC Under-25 team touring Pakistan in 1966-67. He left cricket completely for two years
after this, concentrating on an academic career, and did not resume full time cricket until 1971 when he took over the
captaincy of Middlesex. A correct opening batsman with limited strokes, he was first picked for England to face the
West Indian pace barrage in 1976, and took over the England captaincy after Tony Greig abandoned it for World Series
Cricket. Possibly fortunate to take over a talented England side that faced opponents weakened by the Packer
defections, his success resulted from his deep understanding of cricket and the players at his command. Basically a
conventional captain, his clear thinking and decisiveness combined with an ability to get the best out of his players made
him outstanding. His batting suffered while he was captain, although he still played some useful innings, but as a former wicket-keeper
he took many fine catches at first slip. He was a pioneer in the use of protective equipment,
one of the first players to regularly wear a form of helmet, and after having his arm
broken he frequently used an arm guard. After retirement he combined his profession of psychotherapist with occasional
cricket journalism (Dave Liverman, Copyright CricInfo 1998).
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